Abstract：
:l-carnitine infusion has been proven to reduce fasting-induced fatigue and hunger in patients with metabolic syndrome in our former study. However, the association between l-carnitine and clinical outcomes of fasting therapy is yet to be investigated. In this study, data from 192 patients who finished fasting therapy from September 2008 to July 2018 were reviewed, among which 142 patients received l-carnitine infusion in fasting regimen. Propensity matching was used to overcome retrospective bias. Patients' anthropometric measurements and metabolic markers were evaluated. After propensity matching, 40 patients were included in each group. Weight (-4.05 ± 1.65 kg vs -3.25 ± 1.68 kg, P = 0.031) and BMI (-1.51±0.61 kg/m2 vs -1.20 ± 0.62 kg/m2, P = 0.036) decreased in both groups, but significantly more in l-carnitine group, while diastolic blood pressure (-1.67±9.82 mmHg vs -6.21±8.83 mmHg, P = 0.043) and triglycerides (-0.18±0.63 mmol/L vs -1.05±1.70 mmol/L, P = 0.007) decreased significantly more in non-l-carnitine group compared between groups, blood glucose did not differ significantly between groups. l-carnitine can boost the positive effects of fasting therapy on weight loss and maintain the stability of blood pressure.
journal_name
Complement Ther Medjournal_title
Complementary therapies in medicineauthors
Zhang T,Zhang L,Ke B,Sun J,Liu T,Huang Y,Chen X,Liu M,Li F,Luo D,Qin J,Li Hdoi
10.1016/j.ctim.2019.03.020subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2019-06-01 00:00:00pages
162-165eissn
0965-2299issn
1873-6963pii
S0965-2299(18)31201-9journal_volume
44pub_type
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
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doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2013.01.003
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abstract：OBJECTIVES:A systematic review was conducted to assess the effect of vitamin E on the severity and duration of Cyclic Mastalgia compared to vitamin B6, fish oil, herbal medicines and placebo. DESIGN:A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. METHODS:A search was carried out in PubMed, Cochrane Library,...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,meta分析
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2019.03.014
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abstract：:Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disease commonly associated with symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, freezing during gait, motor control deficits and instability. These physical symptoms can cause a myriad of psychological problems including depression, feelings of loneliness, and low self-esteem. Curr...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2014.03.005
更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is prevalent among individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), yet the quantity and quality of CAM recommendations in MS clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) has not been assessed. The objective of this study was to determine the mention of CAM in MS CPGs and asse...
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pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102595
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2011.03.002
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abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) are effective treatments for a variety of psychological problems, the mechanism of treatment effectiveness remains unclear. Qualitative studies of AAI may reveal possible mechanisms. This review aims to synthesize qualitative research and identify factors that migh...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2018.10.001
更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2017.07.004
更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Virtual reality (VR) is being used more and more often as a therapeutic tool in psychology or psychiatry. In recent years, VR interventions appear more extensively also in disorders such as depression, anxiety and phobia. However, there has yet to be a comprehensive synthesis and critical review of the liter...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102480
更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2017.10.014
更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2012.12.010
更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2015.12.003
更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2015.04.007
更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2010.08.002
更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102470
更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,meta分析
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2018.08.010
更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2016.09.003
更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2005.10.003
更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102215
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2019.03.013
更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2016.08.004
更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
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更新日期：2020-11-28 00:00:00
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pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102442
更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2015.03.008
更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2007.07.005
更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
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更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2019.02.001
更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
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更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102285
更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00
